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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 672
SAR 766 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room (Run of House) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel near Marion Square
Located close to Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum, The Francis Marion Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage, and aromatherapy at The Spa of Charleston, the onsite spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 235 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel
Francis Marion Charleston
Francis Marion Hotel
Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
Hotel Francis Marion
Marion Francis Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Francis Marion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 40 per day.

What time is check-in at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this spa hotel is steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also within 10 minutes.

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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1041 out of 1717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 1717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1717 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Staff was very nice and attentive…Beds comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location! A beautiful historic hotel with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very good historical hotel with small historical rooms but very well done and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Romantic rooms, good location, perfect breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Charming older hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location and comfortable bed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Beautiful hotel with great communication and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderful service great location and beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel. Perfect walking location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Fantastic breakfast buffet...beds are very comfortable...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved that historic features remain; the breakfast was fantastic and wine & cheese events in the evenings were super fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and soft beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel although it’s an old building and rooms are a little on the snug side especially the bathroom. Great staff, good breakfast at reasonable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Close to downtown shopping and historical sights
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved the location! Only downside is the bathroom is tiny but otherwise room was great size!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Liked the location and ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was a beautiful room. Beautiful building would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Super family friendly but definitely looking forward to come back as a couples trip since there is so much to do! Loved the horse carriage ride through the city!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Walking distance to the College of Charleston. Historic hotel adds to the charm of being in Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful lobby, loved that Starbucks is in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location and helpful staff. Our tour was cancelled and the concierge was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Elegant, spacious, friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025